This track is an intersection of finding creative solutions, building empathy, and developing transformative technologies that enable universal health for millions around the world. With the goal of bringing impactful change to the practice and distribution of medicine, this track focuses on making healthcare both accessible and preventative. This track is suitable for teams dedicated to improving technologies in illness diagnosis, global health literacy, patient compliance, and information storage. This track is an intersection of finding creative solutions, building empathy, and developing transformative technologies that enable universal health for millions around the world. With the goal of bringing impactful change to practice and distribution of medicine, this track focuses on making healthcare both accessible and preventative. This track is suitable for teams dedicated to improving technologies in illness diagnosis, global health literacy, patient compliance, and information storage.
Challenge Questions:
Challenge: Create an app to improve mood and reduce stress.
Challenge: Design a tool to suggest healthy meals and find fresh food nearby.
Challenge: Develop a fun way to track and encourage physical activity.
All challenge questions are suggestions, not requirements. Students can submit projects on any topic as long as it fits the track

1st place: prizes up to $100 per participant, 2nd place: up to $50 per participant

Financial technology is critical to the global economy and people's daily lives. The fintech track is for hackers who want to use technology to improve the user experience by integrating it into financial transactions.

all challenge questions are suggestions, not requirements. Students can submit projects on any topics as long as it fits the track

Challenge Questions:
Financial Basics for All Ages: Create an app that simplifies financial concepts (like budgeting or saving) for any age group. Make it user-friendly and engaging to encourage learning.

Easy Access to Small Loans: Develop a digital solution that helps people easily access small loans. The goal is to make borrowing money more straightforward for those who might not have traditional banking access.

Financial Tips for Freelancers: Design an online platform that offers simple financial advice for freelancers. Provide tips on budgeting, taxes, and saving money tailored to the gig economy.

1st place: prizes up to $100 per participant, 2nd place: up to $50 per participant

Gaming in the tech industry has evolved significantly over the years, becoming a massive market that encompasses various platforms, genres, and technologies. It's not just about entertainment anymore; gaming involves complex technical challenges, innovative designs, and cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible in software development.

Classic Game Remake Challenge:
Description: Participants are tasked with recreating a classic game (e.g., Tetris, Snake, Pong) using modern technologies. The challenge involves updating the game with a fresh look, adding simple enhancements or twists, and ensuring it runs smoothly on a single platform (e.g., web, mobile). Focus on creativity in design and user experience rather than complex mechanics.

Mini-Game Development Challenge:
Description: Teams have to develop a mini-game with a specific theme or mechanic (e.g., endless runner, match-three puzzle). This challenge encourages quick prototyping and creativity within a constrained time frame. The goal is to create a playable, fun mini-game for a single platform (e.g., mobile) without worrying about cross-compatibility.

Storytelling Game Challenge:
Description: Participants design a narrative-based game with minimal gameplay mechanics. This challenge emphasizes storytelling, character development, and decision-making within a simple game environment. The focus is on creating an engaging narrative rather than complex coding or technical intricacies.

1st place: prizes up to $100 per participant, 2nd place: up to $50 per participant

Interactive media and design
in the tech industry encompass a wide range of creative and technical fields. It involves the creation of digital experiences that engage users through various forms, such as websites, mobile apps, games, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and more. Design plays a crucial role in shaping user experiences by focusing on usability, aesthetics, and functionality.

Create an Interactive Experience:

Participants are tasked with designing and building a digital experience that engages users. This could be anything from a simple interactive webpage or a multimedia storytelling platform to a basic game or interactive art piece.
Design a User-Centric Interface:

Challenge hackers to design a user interface for a given scenario or platform. They'll need to focus on intuitive design, usability, and aesthetics, considering the needs of potential users without limitations on the specific platform or device.
Prototype a Creative Tool:

Participants will develop a prototype for a digital tool that fosters creativity or solves a common problem. This could range from a design tool, a storytelling platform, a digital art generator, or any tool that encourages creativity and user engagement.

1st place: prizes up to $100 per participant, 2nd place: up to $50 per participant

Love building technology using Wolfram? Use Wolfram in your project and stand a chance to win a 375 USD award with a year of Wolfram|One Personal Edition plus a one-year subscription to Wolfram|Alpha Pro.

Five teams can win this award with up to 375 USD per participant.

ALL ABOUT NEW YORK CITY. Bring your thinking caps on and center your hack around NYC.

It's completely free with no restrictions or requirements! Unleash your creativity, innovate without boundaries, and bring your ideas to life. No limitations, just pure innovation. Dive in, collaborate, and let your imagination soar!

One team will be awarded with the Wegmans Award up to 50 USD per participant.

You did it, you won everyone over. If most hackers submit your hack as their top choice, you won!

One team will be awarded with this prize up to 25 USD per participant

Something didn't go quite right or you almost had it perfect but then one bug messed it all up? No big deal! All hacks are good hacks, even if they're not so good.

One team will be awarded with this prize up to 25 USD per participant